Amdavad, India has been confirmed as the host of 2030’s Centenary Commonwealth Games.
The Commonwealth Sport Movement has formally ratified Amdavad, (also known as Ahmedabad), India, as the host city for the 100th anniversary of the Commonwealth Games.
The decision confirms that India will stage the landmark edition, which began in Hamilton, Canada in 1930.
The ratification took place at the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow, with a special projection announcing the decision.
The announcement was followed by a cultural performance for the delegates featuring 20 Garba dancers and 30 Indian dhol drummers, showcasing the culture of the state of Gujarat.
India’s bid, centred in the Gujarat city of Amdavad, was described as a compelling vision that will build on the foundations laid by the Glasgow 2026 Games.
Duncan Scott, the multiple Commonwealth Champion swimmer, said: “The Commonwealth Games are a special part of my career. Taking part in a home Games is incredible, so I’m excited for Indian Athletes who’ll get to do that in 2030. And for everyone else we’ve got an opportunity to expand our horizons and experience the ambition and colour of Amdavad and India.
“I loved the chance to compete in the Gold Coast in Australia as part of a travelling Team Scotland. We look forward to handing over the Games to Amdavad in great shape after welcoming all to Glasgow next year.”
Whilst Jaismine Lamboria, a World Champion boxer from India, said: “It truly is a proud moment to see India become the host of the Centenary Commonwealth Games. Amdavad will give Athletes and fans a very warm and vibrant welcome, and having the opportunity to compete on home soil in 2030 will be a huge motivation for me and for many others.
“I’m excited for the next decade for Indian sport.”
Commonwealth Sport has confirmed that the 2030 Games will feature between 15 and 17 sports, including Athletics and Para Athletics, Swimming and Para Swimming, Table Tennis and Para Table Tennis, Bowls and Para Bowls, Weightlifting and Para Powerlifting, Artistic Gymnastics, Netball, and Boxing.
They add that the process to finalise the rest of the programme begins next month, with the full list due to be announced next year.
Some of the other sports under consideration for the final programme include Archery, Badminton, 3×3 Basketball and 3×3 Wheelchair Basketball, Beach Volleyball, T20 Cricket, Cycling, Diving, Hockey, Judo, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Rugby Sevens, Shooting, Squash, Triathlon and Para Triathlon, as well as Wrestling.
